The Friends of Lake Sonoma welcomes you!

The Friends of Lake Sonoma is a cadre of volunteers that supports the interpretive and educational programs managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Sonoma.  Due to federal budget shortfalls, we also provide funding to help maintain the park and keep key facilities -- including the Milt Brandt Visitors Center -- open to public access.  We welcome your help -- financially through monetary and in-kind donations or through your service as a park volunteer! 

Hunting at Lake Sonoma

The 2014 Lake Sonoma spring pig hunting season closed March 27.  Deer hunting will begin in July, followed by pig hunting in November. Deer and pig hunting information will be posted this summer. All proceeds go to the Friends of Lake Sonoma to be reinvested in the park. Archery and crossbow hunting only.  No guns are allowed at Lake Sonoma.

Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival

Thanks to all who turned out for this year's Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival!  Despite the rain, a great time was had by all!  Please mark your calendars now for the 2015 festival, which will be held at the Milt Brandt Visitors Center on Saturday, February 7th, rain or shine.  Fish, food & fun!

Milt Brandt Visitors Center

The Milt Brandt Visitors Center at Lake Sonoma is now open Thursday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Friends of Lake Sonoma is looking for volunteers to help staff the center and give fish hatchery tours during the Steelhead Run.  If you can help, contact us at info@lakesonoma.org.

Rec Facilities, Campgrounds Now Open!

As of April 1, Lake Sonoma's campgrounds are open!  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers received additional funding to open the campgrounds and other recreational facilities that had been closed due to a budget shortfall.  For more information, check Lake Sonoma In The News on this website.

Board of Directors

Harry Bosworth, president

Phil Pinto, vice president

Tony Pettis, treasurer

Gordon Amrein, recording secretary

Donna Meier, corresponding secretary

 

Directors: Joe Brandt, Linda Clapp, Jayson Collard, Paul Finn, Dan Hastings, Rick Herbert, Miguel Lujan, Jr., Brad Sherwood, Rich Thomas

 

Directors Emeritus:  Dave Harmeson, Arnold Santucci, Ken Screechfield

Tax Status

The Friends of Lake Sonoma is recognized as a non-profit cooperative association under section 501 (c) 3 of the United State Internal Revenue Service tax code.  Our tax identification number is 94-2260679.  We operate on a fiscal year from January 1 to December 31.  Monetary and in-kind donations to the Friends of Lake Sonoma are considered to be tax deductible, unless limited by law.

Partners

The Friends of Lake Sonoma relies on strong partnerships with key govenmental agencies and businesses, including:

United States Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District

Sonoma County Water Agency

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

National Environmental Education & Training Foundation

Toyota Motor Sales USA

Back Country Horsemen of California -- North Bay Chapter

Bike Monkey

Sonoma County Bowmen

 

 

Contact Us